Fog machines and effect machines
The fog machine basically consists of a pump that pumps the fog fluid from a container into the heating element. The heating element and a controller. The fog fluid is vaporized in the heating element and powerfully ejected from the nozzle due to the resulting pressure. This can be up to 15m with large fog machines. Depending on the fog liquid, this creates a haze or a dense fog. Fog machines with LED lighting create a colored fog through the light when the fog is emitted and thus ensure great effects. A CO2 effect can also be created with a fog machine by using a CO2 fog fluid.
How much power does a fog machine need?
The power of a fog machine is given in watts, similar to household appliances. But how much power do I need to fog up my party room? In the following table we show which fog machine performance is sufficient to fog a room lightly or densely. Outdoor use generally requires more power because the fog dissipates faster. Here is our overview:
Performance | Room size (densely fooged) | Room size (lightly fooged) | Outdoor operation is suitable |
400W | 20m² | 30m² | No |
700W | 25m² | 35m² | No |
1000W | 40m² | 50m² | Yes |
1200W | 50m² | 60m² | Yes |
1500W | 75m² | 85m² | Yes |
3000W | 100m² and more | 130m² and more | Yes |